Social Action in their local community
In our third instalment of our Social Action Project spotlight articles we look back at how Wymondham College and Bourne Academy impacted their local community.
Putting the spotlight on Social Action Projects
Chatham Grammar and Kings Leadership are our next Social Action Project spotlight. Find out what these schools in Kent and Manchester did to make a difference in their local community.
A celebratory day out!
Students and teachers from the 30 schools from across the UK, participating in AQA Unlocking Potential were invited to join their athlete mentors at London Zoo for a celebration of their achievements.
Spotlight on SOCIAL ACTION
Across the UK, schools have been busy delivering their social action projects. In the first article of our summer series will look at what Nicholas Chamberlaine and Sir Thomas Boughey got up to.
Annie moody announced as interim ceo
Annie Moody will become Dame Kelly Holmes Trust interim CEO following Martin Talbot’s departure on the 11th July.
A Conversation with Alex Lazarus
We sat down with CEO of Lazarus & Maverick, Alex Lazarus to discuss the blossoming partnership between her global leadership coaching and advisory firm and Dame Kelly Holmes Trust.
Naomi’s story
12-year-old Naomi suffers from a rare skin condition Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex (EB), which causes her feet to blister as the skin is missing essential proteins which bind the layers of the skin together. She took part in our one-to-one mentoring programme with athlete mentor Gabby Marshall, find out more about her story.
Get on Track programme supports community engagement
Participants on a Get on Track programme in Kent recently completed a scavenger hunt around Gillingham to test their local knowledge, encourage them to work on their English language skills and to mark the end of what has been a fantastic programme.
Blog: Annie Moody’s Day at Montpelier High School
Head of Income Generation and Fundraising, Annie Moody went to visit Montpelier High School to see how their On Track to Achieve programme with athlete mentor, Liz Johnson has been going.
Celebrating Their Achievements
The Get on Track programme with partners Sanctuary Supported Living concluded with celebration events for the Brighton and Essex cohort.
Athlete Mentors Help West Sussex Youngsters to Tackle ASB
Working with Govia Thameslink Railway and West Sussex County Council, athlete mentors Liz Johnson, Hannah Beharry and Sarah Ayton have been helping young people in the area, find out more about this fantastic partnership.
“I found a sense of community”
Saphffire’s life story has been one of resilience which has seen them overcome many obstacles. Linking up with athlete mentor Claire Bennett on a recent Get on Track programme saw Saphffire reach for the stars.
Supporting Schools in Luton
Our partnership with Obex Foundation continues to grow as funding secured for a seventh school.
Schools meet for Dragon’s Den presentations
The AQA Unlocking Potential programme has reached it’s halfway stage as students from across the UK presented their social action projects.
Evolve To Thrive Off To A Great Start
The Evolve to Thrive programme recently launched with an in-person get together in Birmingham.
Sport brings group together
Working with Virtual Schools Kent (VSK) and Swale Community Leisure, a recently launched Get on Track programme in Medway has started spectacularly.
3 reasons to sign-up to our Lake District challenge
Our Lake District Triple Challenge is coming up in April and there is still time to join us!
SHEFFIELD CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MENTORING PROGRAMME
Dame Kelly Holmes Trust launches mentoring programme in Sheffield Children’s Hospital.
celebrating INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
Dame Kelly Holmes Trust is celebrating International Women’s Day by shining a light on the many amazing women helping the Trust transform young people’s lives.
success for Social Action
Sanctuary Supported Living residents in Kent and Essex have been busy completing their social action project as part of the Dame Kelly Holmes Trust Get on Track programme. Find out how they impacted their local community.